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Parking: Fees and Charges

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 82026

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on investigating private car park operators in instances of repeated disputes over charges where appeals to the (a) operator, (b) independent appeals service and (c) relevant accredited trade association have been rejected.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

No such discussions have taken place. Responsibility for the policy and legislation governing car parking at off-street locations rests with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. This includes any issues relating to enforcement of off-street parking restrictions and associated representations and appeals procedures.

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